Certified Nursing Assistant, Neurosurgery UTower, Full Time

University of Miami

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Miami, Florida

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Certified Nursing Assistant performs direct patient care activities, including assisting with personal hygiene, feeding, and mobility. They also support nursing staff by collecting specimens, monitoring vital signs, and documenting patient interactions.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and possess a CNA license along with BLS certification from the American Heart Association. You are capable of performing direct patient care activities, including assisting with personal hygiene, meals, and patient mobility, under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Must Have Skills for ATS

CNA license

BLS certification

Job Description

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Shift: 3 x 12 hrs. per week (Days, evening, nights, weekends, variable shifts, depends on availability)

Work Location: University of Miami Hospital & Clinics - Nursing 10 South Neurosurgery Tower

The Department of Ortho/Neuro has an exciting opportunity for a Certified Nursing Assistant at UTower.

  • The Certified Nursing Assistant performs various direct patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse.
  • More specifically, the incumbent assists patients in dressing or undressing, bathing, and eating, and collects noninvasive body fluid specimens or gathers vital signs.
  • Additionally, this employee aids physicians and nursing staff members with procedures and documents patient interactions.
  • Provides for patients’ personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves, and assisting with showers.
  • Assists with meals and feeds patients, ambulates, turns, and positions patients, and provides fresh water and nourishment between meals.
  • Administers enemas, douches, non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, therapeutic and sitz baths, and applies restraints.
  • Performs sugar and acetone urine testing, specimen collection, and post-mortem care.
  • Answers patients’ call lights and requests promptly.
  • Maintains a safe and attractive environment for patients and staff and transports patients and equipment.
  • Reports patient conditions to the assigned nurse to ensure professional assessment.
  • Measures and records food and liquid intake and output, and checks and records vital signs.
  • Provides patient help with walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
  • Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

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This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                         

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification and Licensing:

CNA license and BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Experience:

0 - 1 year of relevant Acute Care hospital experience preferred

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

University of Miami

UHealth – University of Miami Health System delivers leading-edge patient care by top-ranked physicians who treat some of the most complex cases. Powered by the Miller School of Medicine’s ground-breaking research and medical education, UHealth is the region’s only academic-based health care system. With a comprehensive network of nearly 40 outpatient facilities, its flagship hospital in the heart of Miami’s Health District, and more than 2,700 physicians and healthcare providers across South Florida, UHealth is a vital component of the community that is leading the next generation of health care. UHealth is home to Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, the No. 1 ranked eye hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, the region’s only NCI-designated cancer center, and Desai Sethi Urology Institute, dedicated to urologic research and discovery, and a neurology and neurosurgery program ranked in the top 25 in the nation. These programs along with 100 other specialties make UHealth a trusted destination for compassionate, research-based care. UHealth is dedicated to continually developing an inclusive and rewarding culture for our talent - including hiring pledges with Military.com, AARP and a growing list of partners. UHealth has been honored on Becker's Healthcare 150 Top Places to Work List, emphasizing our commitment to the well-being and growth of our incredible faculty and staff. We also received the 2024 Platinum Bell Seal Certification by Mental Health America (MHA). The University of Miami was recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for Women in 2023 and 2022. You can learn more about opportunities at UHealth at careers.miami.edu.
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